Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
EASTERN LOGISTICS INC
DOT 5851 · MC 157099 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 19, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (717-761-4020) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameEASTERN LOGISTICS INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address2244 OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD, CAMP HILL, PA, 17011
Phone717-761-4020
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC157099
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierActive
Contract CarrierActive
Liability Insurance$750,000
Bond / InsurerTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Policy / Bond #EBA 046 98 79
Insurance & Bond Filings
| Type | Company | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|
| 91X |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
EBA 046 98 79 |
$750,000 |
01/01/2018 |
Active |
| BIPD/Primary |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
CAA 522 31 27 |
$750,000 |
01/01/2012 |
Replaced 01/01/2012 |
| BIPD/Primary |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
CAA 522 31 27 |
$750,000 |
01/01/2012 |
Replaced 01/01/2018 |
| BIPD/Primary |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
CAA 587 71 83 |
$750,000 |
01/01/2007 |
Replaced 01/01/2012 |
| BIPD/Primary |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
CAP 786 55 75 |
$750,000 |
11/16/2001 |
Replaced 01/01/2007 |
| CARGO |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
CPP 042 44 75 |
$750,000 |
01/01/1999 |
Cancelled 08/02/2019 |
| BIPD/Primary |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
7865575 |
$750,000 |
01/01/1991 |
Replaced 11/16/2001 |
| BIPD/Primary |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
7865575 |
$750,000 |
01/01/1991 |
Name Changed 12/27/2001 |
| CARGO |
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. |
7865575 |
$750,000 |
01/01/1991 |
Name Changed 12/27/2001 |
Fleet & Safety
Power Units13
Drivers14
Safety RatingS (1986-03-21)
Cargo Carried
General Freight
US Inspections (24 months)
| Inspections | Out of Service | Out of Service % |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0% |
US Crashes (24 months)
| Fatal | Injury | Tow | Total |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other Companies at This Address
No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is EASTERN LOGISTICS INC authorized to operate?
EASTERN LOGISTICS INC (DOT 5851, MC 157099) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.
Is EASTERN LOGISTICS INC safe to book a load with?
FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is EASTERN LOGISTICS INC's DOT number?
EASTERN LOGISTICS INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 5851, MC 157099.
How do I contact EASTERN LOGISTICS INC?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 717-761-4020.